Step 4: Write Your Press Release Online

Workshop Steps:

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Build Your Press Release

We've made it easy for you to write your press release. Just enter your email address and a password, fill in the blanks and click submit to complete your press release. Your release will then be compiled and emailed to the email account that you have specified. All information will be kept in strict confidence.

Before getting started, ensure that you have all of the necessary information on hand. Double check that you have entered your correct email address.

Enter Your Contact Information - Critical Step!*

Before you write your release, please make sure you enter your correct email address. If you do not receive the press release after clicking submit, check your spam mailbox.

Name:
Email address:	[Double check that you have entered your correct email address!]
Password:

* All information will be kept in strict confidence. If you have trouble receiving the email with your release, you can contact webmaster@canadaone.com. Include your password/name entered above to request a copy of your press release. This service is available for a limited time after releases are received.

Add Your Press Release Details

Release Timing:

NOTE: Use FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE or HOLD FOR RELEASE UNTIL (date). Be warned that a hold request may not always be honoured.

Target:

TIPS: Enter the type of editor you wish to reach, for example ATTENTION BUSINESS EDITORS.

Headline/Title:

NOTE: USE ALL CAPS HERE.
Tips: Keep your title short and catchy. Use alliterations, colons, or offer tips.

Sub-Headline:

This is optional: many companies include a sub-title in addition to the main headline.

Date:

TIPS: Enter the date that the release will be distributed on. For example, March 3, 1998.

Location:

TIPS: Enter the location that the release will be distributed from. For example, Stouffville, ON, Canada.

Introductory Paragraph:

TIPS: Create an interest-catching introduction to your release that answers the questions: who, what, where and when.

Second Paragraph:

TIPS: Include a brief description of the products, services, event, or company including any facts supporting its significance.

Subsequent Paragraphs:

TIPS: Include less important facts and supporting information.

For Further Information ...

TIPS: Tell the media who they can follow up with, and provide contact information here.

About your company:

TIPS: A sentence that briefly describes your company and its central offerings. For example, "Your company name is a company offering ... (3 key points, you might want to mention your industry here) ... ".

Submit Your Press Release

Hit the submit button below to have our server process your release and email it to the address* you have listed above.

NEWS RELEASE Tips:

Document header: Add the completed news release to your stationary. If you are sending the release via email, include the words "Media Release" in the subject of your email and do not attach documents. Journalists prefer to receive plain text emails due to download times and virus concerns.
Each news release should begin with the words NEWS RELEASE positioned about two inches below the business heading. Use all in capital letters.
Double check that you have listed your correct email address before submitting your release!

Disclaimer:

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While we currently do not offer online accounts, we require a name and password in order to verify your identity if you need to request an additional copy of this release. Please report any problems with this system to webmaster@canadaone.com.